Went to Terry Blacks for the first time today.
I’ll start with the good:
-Pork ribs. Great seasoning. Passed the pull test. Dry rubbed. Felt like it needed their BBQ sauce to really put them over the top.
-Brisket. I’d say I was pretty underwhelmed with the brisket, but it was “good.” JUST GOOD. It lacked a taste profile, overall. Was cut a little too thick (actually thought i was eating two pieces, but was just one). Once again, definitely passed the pull test and their sweet bbq sauce made it very good. *as a born and raised Texan and believe meat should carry its own flavor and should never NEED a wet sauce.
-Sides: Cream corn, Mac and Cheese, Banana Pudding. Nothing stood out. I mean, each were good. But not GREAT.
Next – Needs improvement.
Sausage. I was very disappointed with the sausage (however my wife enjoyed it). I felt that the cheese profile over powered everything else and that’s all I got – cheese. *yes I did try a few slices and each was similar.
Now – Very good.
Beef rib. It was seasoned PERFECTLY. Now when I say perfectly, I do in fact mean – PERFECTLY. Was also very fatty. To be expected with a Dino rib tho.
Peach cobbler. Once again, banana pudding is my jam. Not a cobbler guy. But it was served warm and everything went together perfectly. Maybe a scoop of vanilla ice cream would’ve put it over the top?
The restaurant itself. Very nicely put together. Great set up and the outside seating area is very cozy. Having full view (and smell) of the pits while waiting for entry was also very cool.
The great.
Cole slaw. I’m not a big Cole slaw guy. Usually just think of it as an after thought. But it definitely stood out above everything else we had. The only criticism I could find was – that there wasn’t enough. *but in actuality there was definitely plenty to be had.
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They are definitely proud of their products tho – it was $160+ for the small family meal (everything pictured, less the beef rib). With drinks and the beef rib I was in right about $300.
Would try again. Now would I drive hours to try it again? No. But if I’m ever back in the area, I very much would.
Overall I’d give it a 7/10. Solid. But nothing spectacular about it.
by Limp_Sheepherder69
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For me personally, BBQ is so hit and miss that if I’d go back it’s good enough for me.
I’d definitely go back to Terry Black’s.
Without the rib was $160? Dfaq. I see a 1/3 rack of ribs. 2 sausages and 1/2lb of brisket and some sides?
I went to the one in Waco last week and also thought the brisket was just kinda good. Not great. I did enjoy the sausage and turkey though.
Im not a big sides guy but the gf insisted we get the green beans and creamed corn. I wanted Mac and cheese. I thought they were all good but was blown away at how good the green beans were despite their simplicity. I literally rolled my eyes when she said we had to get them but damn am I glad that we did.
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$140 for the drinks and a beef rib get dafuq up out of here !
Just curious. List your BBQ eating resume in Texas. Remember, everything perfect to you might be ass for the next guy and vice versa. All of this based on eating experiences. All in all, go tomorrow and it will be different than today. I think Terry Black’s lacks food loving effort at all their stores. They run through the motions and prey on out of town busienss traffic
Those pits are ginormous! Damn. Que looks good too but I would destroy that cobbler 🤣
$160, fml. I understand there are some wild economics at play, but fuck. BBQ used to be an every man’s food when I was younger. Shit is so crazy now.
I think the food is very good, but it is very expensive. They are opening a location in Nashville. I think it is good enough to go once a year for a treat, but in no way an all the time thing.
$300. Seriously, wtf folks. Ain’t no chance I’m eating fruit cobbler without ice cream.
I was at the Lockhart location yesterday and was not impressed. I grabbed the 4 for $10 brisket sandwiches, a pound of brisket a pound of ribs and a couple sausage links. The sausage was good. The brisket was ok,, Everything was very salty.
That is the worst $300 meal I think i could imagine paying for. I’m not trying to be a jerk but when most if it is just so so, it is a rip off especially at that price.